Metallic wheel



(No Model.)

G. H. EVERSON. METALLIC WEEEL.

No. 409,944. Patented Aug. 27, 1889.

ESEES.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

GEORGE I-I. EVERSON, OF PITTSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.

METALLIC WHEEL.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 409,944, dated August27, 1889.

Application filed April 2, 1889. Serial No. 305,749. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern,.-

Beitknown that I, GEORGE H. EVERSON, of Pittsburg, in'the county ofAllegheny and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new anduseful Improvements in Metallic Vheels; and I do hereby declare thefollowing to be a full, clear, and exact descript-ion of the invention,such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it pertains tomake and use it, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, whichform part of this specification.

My invention relates to an improvementin metallic Wells; and it consistsin, first, the combination of the box, a Wood iilling Which surroundsthe box, a sleeve which incloses both the filling and the boX, a centralring or band through which the ends of the spokes are passed, thehub-sections, and fastenings for engaging with the ends of the spokesand securing them in position; second, the combination of the U-shapedtelly, the metallic fastening placed inside thereof, and the spokeshaving their outer ends provided with slots or grooves in their sidesand rivets, as will be more fully described hereinafter.

The objects of my invention are to produce a metallic Wheel in which theinner ends of the spokes are fastened in position by tightening thehub-sections in place, to form in the sleeve sockets to receive theinner ends of the spokes, and to secure the outer ends of the spokes tothe telly by detachable fastenings:

Figure l is a vertical section showing one form of my invention. Fig. '2is a vertical section taken through a portion of the hub, showinganother form of fasteningl for the inner ends of the spokes. Fig. 3 is aperspective of 011e of the fastenings by means of which the outer end ofthe spoke is fastened to the felly. Fig. a is a detached view of ahollow spoke. Fig. 5 is a detached view show ing the fastening of theend of the spoke to the felly. p

A represents a suitable sleeve, inside of which the Wooden iilling B isforced by hydraulic or other pressure, and which filling is then boredout so as to receive the box C, of any shape or form that may bepreferred. This filling vB gives to the hubs t-he necessary amount ofelasticity required.

In the sleeveA are bored a number of shaln low sockets or recesses -D,in which the inner ends of the spokes are placed. The shapes of thesesockets Will be varied to correspond to the shapes of the ends of thespokes used. The inner ends of the spokes E are passed through theouter. central ring F,Which is provided With suitable openings Whichcorrespond to the shape of the inner ends of the spokes, and whichopenings are placed staggering, in the usual manner. Through the innerends of the spokes, just inside of this central ring or band F, areformed openings which extend clear through the spokes or recesses intheir outer sides, and in these openings or recesses are made to catchthe keys G or band I-I, just as may be preferred. I do not limit myselfto either form of fastening, for either one may be used, as may bedesired.

Passed over each end of the sleeve A are the end sections H of the hub,which are screw-threaded at their inner ends, so as to screw into theends of the central band F, as shown, and each section H is providedwith a vertical flange I, and its inner end bears against the outer sideof the sleeve A, and thus supports the end of the central ring or bandF. As these sections II are screwed into the central ring or band Ftheir ends strike against the keys or rings, and thus forcethem intoposition in the ends of the spokes and lock them there in such a mannerthat it is utterly impossible for the ends of the spokes to Work looseor become displaced.

Through the sections and the sleeve A into the wooden lining B arepassed suitable screws J, which prevent any possibility of the sectionsIl from Workin g loose, and also keep the iilling from turning in thehub. Vhere the ring is used to fasten the ends of the spokes in placethe ring is made sufficiently strong to support the inner ends of thering or band F, as shown in Fig. 2. The band is then supported inposition at its ends by the ends of the sections H and the fasteningdevices of whatever form used to secure the ends of the spokes inposition.

The spokes E are made of hollow steel, and are shaped at their ends soas to correspond to the shape of the ordinary buggy-spokes, and are madethinnest and oval a short distance beyond the hub, from Which point theytaper gradually into a circular form Where IOO theyenter the U-shapedfelly L. These spokes and the other parts of the Wheel will be coatedwith metal, Japan varnish, or paint, just as may be desired, thus givingthe Wheels any finish desired. The fellies L are made of thin steel,which is bent into a U shape, and placed inside of these fellies areseparate and detachable devices N, preferably of the shape shown, andwhich are provided on their inner sides with flanges O to catch incorresponding recesses or grooves P, formed in the sides of the outerend of each spoke. These fastening devices are made entirely separate,and after the end of the spoke has been forced through the opening inthe fellies they are applied to opposite` sides thereof, and then rivetsare passed through each end of' the fastening devices andthe fellies, asshown, for the purpose of holding the parts rigidly in position. ThetireR is shrunk upon the felly and then bolted in position in the usualmanner.

Having thus described my invention, I claim-` i 1. 'Ihe combination ofthe sleeve, the Wood en filling placed therein, and the box, the Woodenfilling being bored out to receive the boX, the

central ring or band F, the hub-sections, and the fastening devicesWhich engage With the inner ends of the spokes and hold them inposition, substantially as shown.

2. In a hub, the sleeve A, provided with a series of sockets or recessesin its outer side to receive the ends of the spokes, in combination Withthe central band or ring, the spokes, the fastenings to engage With theends of the spokes, and the hub-sections, substantially as described. v

3. A metallic spoke formed of thin metal, and Which is made angular atits inner end, oval in cross-section a short distance beyond the hub,and then round at its outer end, so as to correspond to the shape of abuggyspoke, substantially as set forth.

4. 'Ihe combination of the metallic telly, the detachable separatefastenings placed therein and provided With ribs or flanges on theirinner sides, so as to catch in grooves or recesses formed in the sidesof the end ofthe spokes, and the rivets or fastenings which are passedthrough the fellies, substantially as specified.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two Witnesses.

GEORGE IVI. EVERSON. lVitnesses:

F. A. LEHMANN, D. G. STUART.

